---
title: "Directus Open-Source Headless CMS and Backend Platform"
description: "Directus is an open-source headless CMS that wraps any SQL database with instant REST and GraphQL APIs, a no-code admin panel, and granular role-based access control. It turns existing databases into full-featured backends with authentication, file storage, and real-time subscriptions."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/directus/directus"
category:
  - "WordPress & CMS"
framework:
  - "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "directus/directus"
  github_stars: 34621
  npm_package: "directus"
  npm_weekly_downloads: 20061
---

# Directus Open-Source Headless CMS and Backend Platform

Directus is an open-source headless CMS that wraps any SQL database with instant REST and GraphQL APIs, a no-code admin panel, and granular role-based access control. It turns existing databases into full-featured backends with authentication, file storage, and real-time subscriptions.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/directus-open-source-headless-cms-backend-platform/)